At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
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"At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands" is generating significant coverage in the World category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (3)
- Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says The Seattle Times · 45d ago
- Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says AP News · 45d ago
- Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave The Guardian · 45d ago
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